Part C—Continuum of Care Program
Editorial Notes
Codification
§11381. Purposes
The purposes of this part are—
(1) to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;
(2) to provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to individuals, families, and communities by homelessness;
(3) to promote access to, and effective utilization of, mainstream programs described in
(4) to optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11381,
Another prior section 11381,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
Transitional Provision
Demonstration Projects To Reduce Number of Homeless Families in Welfare Hotels
Definition
For provisions relating to definition of "local government" as used in this section, see section 100261 of
§11382. Continuum of care applications and grants
(a) Projects
The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, and using the selection criteria described in
(b) Notification of funding availability
The Secretary shall release a notification of funding availability for grants awarded under this part for a fiscal year not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of the appropriate Act making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for such fiscal year.
(c) Applications
(1) Submission to the Secretary
To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a project sponsor or unified funding agency in a geographic area shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, and containing such information as the Secretary determines necessary—
(A) to determine compliance with the program requirements and selection criteria under this part; and
(B) to establish priorities for funding projects in the geographic area.
(2) Announcement of awards
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall announce, within 5 months after the last date for the submission of applications described in this subsection for a fiscal year, the grants conditionally awarded under subsection (a) for that fiscal year.
(B) Transition
For a period of up to 2 years beginning after the effective date under section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, the Secretary shall announce, within 6 months after the last date for the submission of applications described in this subsection for a fiscal year, the grants conditionally awarded under subsection (a) for that fiscal year.
(d) Obligation, distribution, and utilization of funds
(1) Requirements for obligation
(A) In general
Not later than 9 months after the announcement referred to in subsection (c)(2), each recipient or project sponsor shall meet all requirements for the obligation of those funds, including site control, matching funds, and environmental review requirements, except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
(B) Acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction
Not later than 24 months after the announcement referred to in subsection (c)(2), each recipient or project sponsor seeking the obligation of funds for acquisition of housing, rehabilitation of housing, or construction of new housing for a grant announced under subsection (c)(2) shall meet all requirements for the obligation of those funds, including site control, matching funds, and environmental review requirements.
(C) Extensions
At the discretion of the Secretary, and in compelling circumstances, the Secretary may extend the date by which a recipient or project sponsor shall meet the requirements described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) if the Secretary determines that compliance with the requirements was delayed due to factors beyond the reasonable control of the recipient or project sponsor. Such factors may include difficulties in obtaining site control for a proposed project, completing the process of obtaining secure financing for the project, obtaining approvals from State or local governments, or completing the technical submission requirements for the project.
(2) Obligation
Not later than 45 days after a recipient or project sponsor meets the requirements described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall obligate the funds for the grant involved.
(3) Distribution
A recipient that receives funds through such a grant—
(A) shall distribute the funds to project sponsors (in advance of expenditures by the project sponsors); and
(B) shall distribute the appropriate portion of the funds to a project sponsor not later than 45 days after receiving a request for such distribution from the project sponsor.
(4) Expenditure of funds
The Secretary may establish a date by which funds made available through a grant announced under subsection (c)(2) for a homeless assistance project shall be entirely expended by the recipient or project sponsors involved. The date established under this paragraph shall not occur before the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on the date that funds are obligated for activities described under paragraphs 1 (1) or (2) of
(e) Renewal funding for unsuccessful applicants
The Secretary may renew funding for a specific project previously funded under this part that the Secretary determines meets the purposes of this part, and was included as part of a total application that met the criteria of subsection (c), even if the application was not selected to receive grant assistance. The Secretary may renew the funding for a period of not more than 1 year, and under such conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(f) Considerations in determining renewal funding
When providing renewal funding for leasing, operating costs, or rental assistance for permanent housing, the Secretary shall make adjustments proportional to increases in the fair market rents in the geographic area.
(g) More than 1 application for a geographic area
If more than 1 collaborative applicant applies for funds for a geographic area, the Secretary shall award funds to the collaborative applicant with the highest score based on the selection criteria set forth in
(h) Appeals
(1) In general
The Secretary shall establish a timely appeal procedure for grant amounts awarded or denied under this part pursuant to a collaborative application or solo application for funding.
(2) Process
The Secretary shall ensure that the procedure permits appeals submitted by entities carrying out homeless housing and services projects (including emergency shelters and homelessness prevention programs), and all other applicants under this part.
(i) Solo applicants
A solo applicant may submit an application to the Secretary for a grant under subsection (a) and be awarded such grant on the same basis as such grants are awarded to other applicants based on the criteria described in
(j) Flexibility to serve persons defined as homeless under other Federal laws
(1) In general
A collaborative applicant may use not more than 10 percent of funds awarded under this part (continuum of care funding) for any of the types of eligible activities specified in paragraphs (1) through (7) of
(2) Limitations
The 10 percent limitation under paragraph (1) shall not apply to collaborative applicants in which the rate of homelessness, as calculated in the most recent point in time count, is less than one-tenth of 1 percent of total population.
(3) Treatment of certain populations
(A) In general
Notwithstanding
(B) At risk of homelessness
Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to prevent any unaccompanied youth and homeless families and children defined as homeless under
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The effective date under section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B), is the effective date under section 1503 of title V of div. B of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11382,
Another prior section 11382,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
Homeless Assistance Grants
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
Definition
For provisions relating to definition of "local government" as used in this section, see section 100261 of
1 So in original. Probably should be "paragraph".
§11383. Eligible activities
(a) In general
Grants awarded under
(1) Construction of new housing units to provide transitional or permanent housing.
(2) Acquisition or rehabilitation of a structure to provide transitional or permanent housing, other than emergency shelter, or to provide supportive services.
(3) Leasing of property, or portions of property, not owned by the recipient or project sponsor involved, for use in providing transitional or permanent housing, or providing supportive services.
(4) Provision of rental assistance to provide transitional or permanent housing to eligible persons. The rental assistance may include tenant-based, project-based, or sponsor-based rental assistance. Project-based rental assistance, sponsor-based rental assistance, and operating cost assistance contracts carried out by project sponsors receiving grants under this section may, at the discretion of the applicant and the project sponsor, have an initial term of 15 years, with assistance for the first 5 years paid with funds authorized for appropriation under this chapter, and assistance for the remainder of the term treated as a renewal of an expiring contract as provided in
(5) Payment of operating costs for housing units assisted under this part or for the preservation of housing that will serve homeless individuals and families and for which another form of assistance is expiring or otherwise no longer available.
(6) Supportive services for individuals and families who are currently homeless, who have been homeless in the prior six months but are currently residing in permanent housing, or who were previously homeless and are currently residing in permanent supportive housing.
(7) Provision of rehousing services, including housing search, mediation or outreach to property owners, credit repair, providing security or utility deposits, rental assistance for a final month at a location, assistance with moving costs, or other activities that—
(A) are effective at moving homeless individuals and families immediately into housing; or
(B) may benefit individuals and families who in the prior 6 months have been homeless, but are currently residing in permanent housing.
(8) In the case of a collaborative applicant that is a legal entity, performance of the duties described under
(9) Operation of, participation in, and ensuring consistent participation by project sponsors in, a community-wide homeless management information system.
(10) In the case of a collaborative applicant that is a legal entity, payment of administrative costs related to meeting the requirements described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of
(11) In the case of a collaborative applicant that is a unified funding agency under
(12) Payment of administrative costs to project sponsors, for which each project sponsor may use not more than 10 percent of the total funds made available to that project sponsor through this part for such costs.
(13) 1 Facilitating and coordinating activities to ensure compliance with subsection (e) of
(13) 1 Projects in rural areas that consist of one or more of the following activities:
(A) Payment of short-term emergency lodging, including in motels or shelters, directly or through vouchers.
(B) Repairs to units—
(i) in which homeless individuals and families will be housed; or
(ii) which are currently not fit for human habitation.
(C) Staff training, professional development, skill development, and staff retention activities.
(b) Minimum grant terms
The Secretary may impose minimum grant terms of up to 5 years for new projects providing permanent housing.
(c) Use restrictions
(1) Acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction
A project that consists of activities described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall be operated for the purpose specified in the application submitted for the project under
(2) Other activities
A project that consists of activities described in any of paragraphs (3) through (12) of subsection (a) shall be operated for the purpose specified in the application submitted for the project under
(3) Conversion
If the recipient or project sponsor carrying out a project that provides transitional or permanent housing submits a request to the Secretary to carry out instead a project for the direct benefit of low-income persons, and the Secretary determines that the initial project is no longer needed to provide transitional or permanent housing, the Secretary may approve the project described in the request and authorize the recipient or project sponsor to carry out that project.
(d) Repayment of assistance and prevention of undue benefits
(1) Repayment
If a recipient or project sponsor receives assistance under
(A) earlier than 10 years after operation of the project begins, the Secretary shall require the recipient or project sponsor to repay 100 percent of the assistance; or
(B) not earlier than 10 years, but earlier than 15 years, after operation of the project begins, the Secretary shall require the recipient or project sponsor to repay 20 percent of the assistance for each of the years in the 15-year period for which the project fails to provide that housing.
(2) Prevention of undue benefits
Except as provided in paragraph (3), if any property is used for a project that receives assistance under subsection (a) and consists of activities described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), and the sale or other disposition of the property occurs before the expiration of the 15-year period beginning on the date that operation of the project begins, the recipient or project sponsor who received the assistance shall comply with such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe to prevent the recipient or project sponsor from unduly benefitting from such sale or disposition.
(3) Exception
A recipient or project sponsor shall not be required to make the repayments, and comply with the terms and conditions, required under paragraph (1) or (2) if—
(A) the sale or disposition of the property used for the project results in the use of the property for the direct benefit of very low-income persons;
(B) all of the proceeds of the sale or disposition are used to provide transitional or permanent housing meeting the requirements of this part;
(C) project-based rental assistance or operating cost assistance from any Federal program or an equivalent State or local program is no longer made available and the project is meeting applicable performance standards, provided that the portion of the project that had benefitted from such assistance continues to meet the tenant income and rent restrictions for low-income units under
(D) there are no individuals and families in the geographic area who are homeless, in which case the project may serve individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
(e) Staff training
The Secretary may allow reasonable costs associated with staff training to be included as part of the activities described in subsection (a).
(f) Eligibility for permanent housing
Any project that receives assistance under subsection (a) and that provides project-based or sponsor-based permanent housing for homeless individuals or families with a disability, including projects that meet the requirements of subsection (a) and subsection (d)(2)(A) of
(g) Administration of rental assistance
Provision of permanent housing rental assistance shall be administered by a State, unit of general local government, private nonprofit organization, or public housing agency.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), was in the original "this Act", meaning
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11383,
Another prior section 11383,
Amendments
2022—Subsec. (a)(13).
2015—Subsec. (g).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2022 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
Definition
For provisions relating to definition of "local government" as used in this section, see section 100261 of
1 So in original. Two pars. (13) have been enacted.
§11384. Incentives for high-performing communities
(a) Designation as a high-performing community
(1) In general
The Secretary shall designate, on an annual basis, which collaborative applicants represent high-performing communities.
(2) Consideration
In determining whether to designate a collaborative applicant as a high-performing community under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish criteria to ensure that the requirements described under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(B) of subsection (d) are measured by comparing homeless individuals and families under similar circumstances, in order to encourage projects in the geographic area to serve homeless individuals and families with more severe barriers to housing stability.
(3) 2-year phase in
In each of the first 2 years after the effective date under section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, the Secretary shall designate not more than 10 collaborative applicants as high-performing communities.
(4) Excess of qualified applicants
If, during the 2-year period described under paragraph (2), more than 10 collaborative applicants could qualify to be designated as high-performing communities, the Secretary shall designate the 10 that have, in the discretion of the Secretary, the best performance based on the criteria described under subsection (d).
(5) Time limit on designation
The designation of any collaborative applicant as a high-performing community under this subsection shall be effective only for the year in which such designation is made. The Secretary, on an annual basis, may renew any such designation.
(b) Application
(1) In general
A collaborative applicant seeking designation as a high-performing community under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, and in such manner as the Secretary may require.
(2) Content of application
In any application submitted under paragraph (1), a collaborative applicant shall include in such application—
(A) a report showing how any money received under this part in the preceding year was expended; and
(B) information that such applicant can meet the requirements described under subsection (d).
(3) Publication of application
The Secretary shall—
(A) publish any report or information submitted in an application under this section in the geographic area represented by the collaborative applicant; and
(B) seek comments from the public as to whether the collaborative applicant seeking designation as a high-performing community meets the requirements described under subsection (d).
(c) Use of funds
Funds awarded under
(1) for any of the eligible activities described in
(2) for any of the eligible activities described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of
(d) Definition of high-performing community
For purposes of this section, the term "high-performing community" means a geographic area that demonstrates through reliable data that all five of the following requirements are met for that geographic area:
(1) Term of homelessness
The mean length of episodes of homelessness for that geographic area—
(A) is less than 20 days; or
(B) for individuals and families in similar circumstances in the preceding year was at least 10 percent less than in the year before.
(2) Families leaving homelessness
Of individuals and families—
(A) who leave homelessness, fewer than 5 percent of such individuals and families become homeless again at any time within the next 2 years; or
(B) in similar circumstances who leave homelessness, the percentage of such individuals and families who become homeless again within the next 2 years has decreased by at least 20 percent from the preceding year.
(3) Community action
The communities that compose the geographic area have—
(A) actively encouraged homeless individuals and families to participate in homeless assistance services available in that geographic area; and
(B) included each homeless individual or family who sought homeless assistance services in the data system used by that community for determining compliance with this subsection.
(4) Effectiveness of previous activities
If recipients in the geographic area have used funding awarded under
(5) Flexibility to serve persons defined as homeless under other Federal laws
With respect to collaborative applicants exercising the authority under
(e) Cooperation among entities
A collaborative applicant designated as a high-performing community under this section shall cooperate with the Secretary in distributing information about successful efforts within the geographic area represented by the collaborative applicant to reduce homelessness.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The effective date under section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is the effective date under section 1503 of title V of div. B of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11384,
Another prior section 11384,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
1 So in original. Probably should be "section".
§11385. Supportive services
(a) In general
To the extent practicable, each project shall provide supportive services for residents of the project and homeless persons using the project, which may be designed by the recipient or participants.
(b) Requirements
Supportive services provided in connection with a project shall address the special needs of individuals (such as homeless persons with disabilities and homeless families with children) intended to be served by a project.
(c) Services
Supportive services may include such activities as (A) establishing and operating a child care services program for homeless families, (B) establishing and operating an employment assistance program, (C) providing outpatient health services, food, and case management, (D) providing assistance in obtaining permanent housing, employment counseling, and nutritional counseling, (E) providing security arrangements necessary for the protection of residents of supportive housing and for homeless persons using the housing or project, (F) providing assistance in obtaining other Federal, State, and local assistance available for such residents (including mental health benefits, employment counseling, and medical assistance, but not including major medical equipment), and (G) providing other appropriate services.
(d) Provision of services
Services provided pursuant to this section may be provided directly by the recipient or by contract with other public or private service providers. Such services may be provided to homeless individuals who do not reside in supportive housing.
(e) Coordination with Secretary of Health and Human Services
(1) Approval
Promptly upon receipt of any application for assistance under this part that includes the provision of outpatient health services, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect to the proposed outpatient health services. If, within 45 days of such consultation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that the proposal for delivery of the outpatient health services does not meet guidelines for determining the appropriateness of such proposed services, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may require resubmission of the application, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may not approve such portion of the application unless and until such portion has been resubmitted in a form that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines meets such guidelines.
(2) Guidelines
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly establish guidelines for determining the appropriateness of proposed outpatient health services under this section. Such guidelines shall include any provisions necessary to enable the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to meet the time limits under this part for the final selection of applications for assistance.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11385,
§11386. Program requirements
(a) Site control
The Secretary shall require that each application include reasonable assurances that the applicant will own or have control of a site for the proposed project not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning upon notification of an award for grant assistance, unless the application proposes providing supportive housing assistance under
(b) Required agreements
The Secretary may not provide assistance for a proposed project under this part unless the collaborative applicant involved agrees—
(1) to ensure the operation of the project in accordance with the provisions of this part;
(2) to monitor and report to the Secretary the progress of the project;
(3) to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are involved, through employment, provision of volunteer services, or otherwise, in constructing, rehabilitating, maintaining, and operating facilities for the project and in providing supportive services for the project;
(4) to require certification from all project sponsors that—
(A) they will maintain the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual or family provided family violence prevention or treatment services through the project;
(B) that 1 the address or location of any family violence shelter project assisted under this part will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of such project;
(C) they will establish policies and practices that are consistent with, and do not restrict the exercise of rights provided by, part B of subchapter VI [
(D) in the case of programs that provide housing or services to families, they will designate a staff person to be responsible for ensuring that children being served in the program are enrolled in school and connected to appropriate services in the community, including early childhood programs such as Head Start, part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [
(E) they will provide data and reports as required by the Secretary pursuant to the Act; 2
(5) if a collaborative applicant is a unified funding agency under
(6) to monitor and report to the Secretary the provision of matching funds as required by
(7) to take the educational needs of children into account when families are placed in emergency or transitional shelter and will, to the maximum extent practicable, place families with children as close as possible to their school of origin so as not to disrupt such children's education; and
(8) to comply with such other terms and conditions as the Secretary may establish to carry out this part in an effective and efficient manner.
(c) Occupancy charge
Each homeless individual or family residing in a project providing supportive housing may be required to pay an occupancy charge in an amount determined by the recipient or project sponsor providing the project, which may not exceed the amount determined under
(d) Flood protection standards
Flood protection standards applicable to housing acquired, rehabilitated, constructed, or assisted under this part shall be no more restrictive than the standards applicable under Executive Order No. 11988 (May 24, 1977) to the other programs under this subchapter.
(e) Participation of homeless individuals
The Secretary shall, by regulation, require each recipient or project sponsor to provide for the participation of not less than 1 homeless individual or former homeless individual on the board of directors or other equivalent policymaking entity of the recipient or project sponsor, to the extent that such entity considers and makes policies and decisions regarding any project, supportive services, or assistance provided under this part. The Secretary may grant waivers to applicants unable to meet the requirement under the preceding sentence if the applicant agrees to otherwise consult with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering and making such policies and decisions.
(f) Limitation on use of funds
No assistance received under this part (or any State or local government funds used to supplement such assistance) may be used to replace other State or local funds previously used, or designated for use, to assist homeless persons.
(g) Termination of assistance
If an individual or family who receives assistance under this part (not including residents of an emergency shelter) from a recipient violates program requirements, the recipient may terminate assistance in accordance with a formal process established by the recipient that recognizes the rights of individuals receiving such assistance to due process of law, which may include a hearing.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(4)(D), is title VI of
The Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(4)(E), probably means "this Act",
Executive Order No. 11988, referred to in subsec. (d), is set out as a note under
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11386,
Amendments
2009—Subsecs. (a), (b).
Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d).
Subsec. (e).
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h).
Subsec. (i).
Subsec. (j).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
Amendment by
Definition
For provisions relating to definition of "local government" as used in this section, see section 100261 of
1 So in original. The word "that" probably should not appear.
2 See References in Text note below.
§11386a. Selection criteria
(a) In general
The Secretary shall award funds to recipients through a national competition between geographic areas based on criteria established by the Secretary.
(b) Required criteria
(1) In general
The criteria established under subsection (a) shall include—
(A) the previous performance of the recipient regarding homelessness, including performance related to funds provided under
(i) the length of time individuals and families remain homeless;
(ii) the extent to which individuals and families who leave homelessness experience additional spells of homelessness;
(iii) the thoroughness of grantees in the geographic area in reaching homeless individuals and families;
(iv) overall reduction in the number of homeless individuals and families;
(v) jobs and income growth for homeless individuals and families;
(vi) success at reducing the number of individuals and families who become homeless;
(vii) other accomplishments by the recipient related to reducing homelessness; and
(viii) for collaborative applicants that have exercised the authority under
(B) the plan of the recipient, which shall describe—
(i) how the number of individuals and families who become homeless will be reduced in the community;
(ii) how the length of time that individuals and families remain homeless will be reduced;
(iii) how the recipient will collaborate with local education authorities to assist in the identification of individuals and families who become or remain homeless and are informed of their eligibility for services under part B of subchapter VI of this chapter (
(iv) the extent to which the recipient will—
(I) address the needs of all relevant subpopulations;
(II) incorporate comprehensive strategies for reducing homelessness, including the interventions referred to in
(III) set quantifiable performance measures;
(IV) set timelines for completion of specific tasks;
(V) identify specific funding sources for planned activities; and
(VI) identify an individual or body responsible for overseeing implementation of specific strategies; and
(v) whether the recipient proposes to exercise authority to use funds under
(C) the methodology of the recipient used to determine the priority for funding local projects under
(i) uses periodically collected information and analysis to determine the extent to which each project has resulted in rapid return to permanent housing for those served by the project, taking into account the severity of barriers faced by the people the project serves;
(ii) considers the full range of opinions from individuals or entities with knowledge of homelessness in the geographic area or an interest in preventing or ending homelessness in the geographic area;
(iii) is based on objective criteria that have been publicly announced by the recipient; and
(iv) is open to proposals from entities that have not previously received funds under this part;
(D) the extent to which the amount of assistance to be provided under this part to the recipient will be supplemented with resources from other public and private sources, including mainstream programs identified by the Government Accountability Office in the two reports described in
(E) demonstrated coordination by the recipient with the other Federal, State, local, private, and other entities serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness in the planning and operation of projects;
(F) for collaborative applicants exercising the authority under
(i) preventing homelessness among the subset of such families with children and youth who are at highest risk of becoming homeless, as such term is defined for purposes of this subchapter; or
(ii) achieving independent living in permanent housing among such families with children and youth, especially those who have a history of doubled-up and other temporary housing situations or are living in a temporary housing situation due to lack of available and appropriate emergency shelter, through the provision of eligible assistance that directly contributes to achieving such results including assistance to address chronic disabilities, chronic physical health or mental health conditions, substance addiction, histories of domestic violence or childhood abuse, or multiple barriers to employment; and
(G) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this part in an effective and efficient manner.
(2) Additional criteria
In addition to the criteria required under paragraph (1), the criteria established under paragraph (1) shall also include the need within the geographic area for homeless services, determined as follows and under the following conditions:
(A) Notice
The Secretary shall inform each collaborative applicant, at a time concurrent with the release of the notice of funding availability for the grants, of the pro rata estimated grant amount under this part for the geographic area represented by the collaborative applicant.
(B) Amount
(i) Formula
Such estimated grant amounts shall be determined by a formula, which shall be developed by the Secretary, by regulation, not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning upon May 20, 2009, that is based upon factors that are appropriate to allocate funds to meet the goals and objectives of this part.
(ii) Combinations or consortia
For a collaborative applicant that represents a combination or consortium of cities or counties, the estimated need amount shall be the sum of the estimated need amounts for the cities or counties represented by the collaborative applicant.
(iii) Authority of Secretary
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall increase the estimated need amount for a geographic area if necessary to provide 1 year of renewal funding for all expiring contracts entered into under this part for the geographic area.
(3) Homelessness counts
The Secretary shall not require that communities conduct an actual count of homeless people other than those described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of
(c) Adjustments
The Secretary may adjust the formula described in subsection (b)(2) as necessary—
(1) to ensure that each collaborative applicant has sufficient funding to renew all qualified projects for at least one year; and
(2) to ensure that collaborative applicants are not discouraged from replacing renewal projects with new projects that the collaborative applicant determines will better be able to meet the purposes of this chapter.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original "this Act", meaning
Prior Provisions
A prior section 427 of
Another prior section 427 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
§11386b. Allocation of amounts and incentives for specific eligible activities
(a) Minimum allocation for permanent housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities
(1) In general
From the amounts made available to carry out this part for a fiscal year, a portion equal to not less than 30 percent of the sums made available to carry out part B and this part, shall be used for permanent housing for homeless individuals with disabilities and homeless families that include such an individual who is an adult or a minor head of household if no adult is present in the household.
(2) Calculation
In calculating the portion of the amount described in paragraph (1) that is used for activities that are described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not count funds made available to renew contracts for existing projects under
(3) Adjustment
The 30 percent figure in paragraph (1) shall be reduced proportionately based on need under
(4) Suspension
The requirement established in paragraph (1) shall be suspended for any year in which funding available for grants under this part after making the allocation established in paragraph (1) would not be sufficient to renew for 1 year all existing grants that would otherwise be fully funded under this part.
(5) Termination
The requirement established in paragraph (1) shall terminate upon a finding by the Secretary that since the beginning of 2001 at least 150,000 new units of permanent housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities have been funded under this part.
(b) Set-aside for permanent housing for homeless families with children
From the amounts made available to carry out this part for a fiscal year, a portion equal to not less than 10 percent of the sums made available to carry out part B and this part for that fiscal year shall be used to provide or secure permanent housing for homeless families with children.
(c) Treatment of amounts for permanent or transitional housing
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to establish a limit on the amount of funding that an applicant may request under this part for acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation activities for the development of permanent housing or transitional housing.
(d) Incentives for proven strategies
(1) In general
The Secretary shall provide bonuses or other incentives to geographic areas for using funding under this part for activities that have been proven to be effective at reducing homelessness generally, reducing homelessness for a specific subpopulation, or achieving homeless prevention and independent living goals as set forth in
(2) Rule of construction
For purposes of this subsection, activities that have been proven to be effective at reducing homelessness generally or reducing homelessness for a specific subpopulation includes—
(A) permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families;
(B) for homeless families, rapid rehousing services, short-term flexible subsidies to overcome barriers to rehousing, support services concentrating on improving incomes to pay rent, coupled with performance measures emphasizing rapid and permanent rehousing and with leveraging funding from mainstream family service systems such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Child Welfare services; and
(C) any other activity determined by the Secretary, based on research and after notice and comment to the public, to have been proven effective at reducing homelessness generally, reducing homelessness for a specific subpopulation, or achieving homeless prevention and independent living goals as set forth in
(3) Balance of incentives for proven strategies
To the extent practicable, in providing bonuses or incentives for proven strategies, the Secretary shall seek to maintain a balance among strategies targeting homeless individuals, families, and other subpopulations. The Secretary shall not implement bonuses or incentives that specifically discourage collaborative applicants from exercising their flexibility to serve families with children and youth defined as homeless under other Federal statutes.
(e) Incentives for successful implementation of proven strategies
If any geographic area demonstrates that it has fully implemented any of the activities described in subsection (d) for all homeless individuals and families or for all members of subpopulations for whom such activities are targeted, that geographic area shall receive the bonus or incentive provided under subsection (d), but may use such bonus or incentive for any eligible activity under either
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References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original "this Act", meaning
Prior Provisions
A prior section 428 of
Another prior section 428 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
§11386c. Renewal funding and terms of assistance for permanent housing
(a) In general
Renewal of expiring contracts for leasing, rental assistance, or operating costs for permanent housing contracts may be funded either—
(1) under the appropriations account for this subchapter; or
(2) the section 8 [
(b) Renewals
The sums made available under subsection (a) shall be available for the renewal of contracts in the case of tenant-based assistance, successive 1-year terms, and in the case of project-based assistance, successive terms of up to 15 years at the discretion of the applicant or project sponsor and subject to the availability of annual appropriations, for rental assistance and housing operation costs associated with permanent housing projects funded under this part, or under part C or F (as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009). The Secretary shall determine whether to renew a contract for such a permanent housing project on the basis of certification by the collaborative applicant for the geographic area that—
(1) there is a demonstrated need for the project; and
(2) the project complies with program requirements and appropriate standards of housing quality and habitability, as determined by the Secretary.
(c) Construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary from renewing contracts under this part in accordance with criteria set forth in a provision of this part other than this section.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The effective date of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means the general effective date under section 1503 of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 429 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
§11386d. Matching funding
(a) In general
A collaborative applicant in a geographic area in which funds are awarded under this part shall specify contributions from any source other than a grant awarded under this part, including renewal funding of projects assisted under parts C, D, and F of this subchapter as in effect before the effective date under section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, that shall be made available in the geographic area in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the funds provided to recipients in the geographic area, except that grants for leasing shall not be subject to any match requirement.
(b) Limitations on in-kind match
The cash value of services provided to the residents or clients of a project sponsor by an entity other than the project sponsor may count toward the contributions in subsection (a) only when documented by a memorandum of understanding between the project sponsor and the other entity that such services will be provided.
(c) Countable activities
The contributions required under subsection (a) may consist of—
(1) funding for any eligible activity described under
(2) subject to subsection (b), in-kind provision of services of any eligible activity described under
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 1503 of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 1503 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
§11386e. Appeal procedure
(a) In general
With respect to funding under this part, if certification of consistency with the consolidated plan pursuant to
(b) Procedure
The Secretary shall establish a procedure to process the appeals described in subsection (a).
(c) Determination
Not later than 45 days after the date of receipt of an appeal described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine if certification was unreasonably withheld. If such certification was unreasonably withheld, the Secretary shall review such application and determine if such applicant shall receive funding under this part.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 431 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the earlier of 18 months after May 20, 2009, or 3 months after publication of certain final regulations by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see section 1503 of
§11386f. Geographic areas
(a) Requirement to define
For purposes of this part, the term "geographic area" shall have such meaning as the Secretary shall by notice provide.
(b) Issuance of notice
Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on July 29, 2016, the Secretary shall issue a notice setting forth the definition required by subsection (a).
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A prior section 432 of
Another prior section 432 of
Another prior section 432 of
§11387. Regulations
Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on October 28, 1992, the Secretary shall issue interim regulations to carry out this part, which shall take effect upon issuance. The Secretary shall issue final regulations to carry out this part after notice and opportunity for public comment regarding the interim regulations, pursuant to the provisions of
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A prior section 11387,
A prior section 433 of
Another prior section 433 of
Another prior section 433 of
§11388. Reports to Congress
The Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress annually, summarizing the activities carried out under this part and setting forth the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary as a result of the activities. The report shall be submitted not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year (except that, in the case of fiscal year 1993, the report shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the end of the fiscal year).
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 11388,
A prior section 434 of
Another prior section 434 of
§11389. Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, for purposes of this part, an Indian Tribe or tribally designated housing entity (as defined in
(1) be a collaborative applicant or eligible entity; or
(2) receive grant amounts from another entity that receives a grant directly from the Secretary, and use the amounts in accordance with this part.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 11389,
Prior sections 11391 to 11407b, consisting of former parts D to F of this subchapter which related to safe havens for homeless individuals demonstration program, miscellaneous provisions, and shelter plus care program, respectively, were repealed by
Section 11391,
Another prior section 11391,
Section 11392,
Another prior section 11392,
Section 11393,
Another prior section 11393,
Section 11394,
Another prior section 11394,
Section 11395,
Section 11396,
Section 11397,
Section 11398,
Section 11399,
Section 11401,
Section 11402,
Section 11403,
Section 11403a,
Section 11403b,
Section 11403c,
Section 11403d,
Section 11403e,
Section 11403e–1,
Section 11403e–2,
Section 11403e–3,
Section 11403e–4,
Section 11403f,
Another prior section 461 of
Section 11403f–1,
Another prior section 462 of
Another prior section 462 of
Section 11403g,
Another prior section 463 of
Another prior section 463 of
Section 11403h,
Another prior section 464 of
Section 11404,
Another prior section 11404,
Another prior section 471 of
Section 11404a,
Another prior section 472 of
Section 11404b,
Another prior section 473 of
Section 11405,
Another prior section 11405,
Section 11405a,
Another prior section 11405a,
Section 11405b,
Another prior section 11405b,
Section 11405c,
Section 11406,
Another prior section 11406,
Section 11406a,
Another prior section 11406a,
Section 11406b,
Another prior section 11406b,
Section 11406c,
Section 11407,
Section 11407a,
Section 11407b,